Carson Chatter Podcast

This weeks episode focuses on CASA of Carson City which stands for Court Appointed Special Advocates. The Executive Director, Chris Bayer, tells us about the work CASA does and why it's mission is so important to building a stable, healthy community. Chris also discusses how you can get involved to make a difference in a young persons life. CASA plays an important role locally and they need your help and as always thanks for listening!

This week we have Mark Salinas who is the brand new Arts and Culture Director for Carson City. Mark has an amazing background in the Arts and comes to Carson City via New York City. We talk about his initial thoughts on Carson, the local art scene, and what his immediate goals are in his new role. Also we discuss how Arts impacts our community in a myriad of positive ways. As always thanks for listening!

In this episode we chat with the newly elected Carson City Supervisor for Ward 4, John Barrette. John talks about his background in journalism and being politics especially local politics for most of his life. We also talk why he was motivated to run for office and his thoughts on the process of campaigning. Thanks for listening!

We bring Carson City Assessor, Dave Dawley in this weeks episode. The discussion covers how property taxes work, why they're so important to city functions, upcoming legislation, and property tax exemptions among several other topics. Dave gives a great layman's explanation of how individual properties assessed and taxed. Nevada's property tax system is unique and we're the only state in the nation that uses this type of property tax structure. Thanks for listening!

On this episode we bring you Michael Salogga who is the Business Development Manager for Carson City. Michael has extensive experience in helping existing businesses and start ups reach their full potential. Working out of City Hall, Michael is here to help business owners put together solid business plans, conduct market research about a particular segment of the market, and help coach them through the process of growing/expanding their operations among many other things. We touch on those topics along with Michael sharing his big, hairy audacious goal with us as well. Thank you for listening!

In this episode we talk with Shawn Keating from the Carson City Building Department. We talk what the building department does, why you should always obtain a building permit, and how the building permit process works among other interesting topics. The Carson Connedction and Lepire's Corner segments cover how to find out about all the terrific events held here in the Capital City and how to sell your home and buy a new home concurrently which is the new trend here locally in the real estate market. Please don't forget to subscribe and leave a review. Thank you for listening!

In this episode we talk with Danny Rotter who is the Chief Engineer of Carson City. Among the topics are an update on the Downtown Project, impact of development on Carson City, and a great discussion about water and water rights within the Capital City. In our Carson Connections and Lepire's Corner segments we discuss the new hours for the Carson City Library and why it's so important to have your own representation especially when buying a brand new home.

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In Episode #2 of the Carson Chatter Podcast you'll hear from City Manager Nick Marano on how he ended up in Carson City, what the biggest challenges facing the City are, and an in-depth talk of growth and how to manage that here in the Capital City. The Community Connection and Lepire's Corner segments cover what electronic business resources the Carson City Library offers and reliable ways to find property values. Podcast is co-hosted by Sena Loyd, Director of the Carson City Library and Garrett Lepire, Realtor with Century 21 Jim Wilson Realty. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or email us at carsonchatterpodcast@gmail.com.

In the debut episode of the Carson Chatter Podcast you'll hear from Joel Dunn who is the Director of the Carson City Visitors and Convention Bureau. He talks about the recent Epic Rides mountain biking event, the Arts & Culture Director position that was just recently filled, and a myriad of other interesting topics concerning showing off our great Capital City. Also the Community Connection and Lepire's Corner segments will feature library membership and photography. Hosted by Sena Loyd, Director of the Carson City Library and Garrett Lepire, Realtor with Century 21 Jim Wilson Realty. New episodes drop every other week.